Chapoutier, Ermitage, Le Pavillon 2003
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A legend of the future is the 2003 Ermitage Le Pavillon (659 cases). The equal of such stupendous examples as 1990 and 1989, the 2003 is incredibly rich as well as awesomely well-delineated and fresh. An inky/blue/purple color is followed by a subtle but impressively intense nose of barbecue smoke, creme de cassis, blueberries, blackberries, and white flowers. The wine cascades over the palate (15.8% natural alcohol) with extraordinary richness, intensity, and silkiness. This seamlessly constructed Hermitage is, analytically, high in tannin, but extremely low in acidity, with a freaky accessibility (a vintage character). Prodigiously concentrated and high in extract, it should last for a half century or longer. It will be fascinating to follow over the next several decades.
| Robert Parker
| Region | France | Rhone | Hermitage |
| Type | Red wine |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle (0,75 Liter) |
| Bottle condition | Bottles in perfect condition: Labels and capsules excellent. Levels into the neck. Stored in fully conditioned cellar. |
| When to drink | 2020-2048 |
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